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TLV → PEK
Which side of the plane to sit from Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel-aviv) to Beijing Capital International Airport (Beijing)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a more geographically diverse sequence, featuring the Dead Sea shortly after takeoff, the high-altitude peaks of the Tian Shan range, and a better angle for spotting the Great Wall during the descent into Beijing.
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Dead Sea Basin
Visible roughly 10-15 minutes after takeoff, providing a stunning look at the lowest point on Earth and the Judean Desert.
Tian Shan Mountains
Incredible views of the 'Celestial Mountains' with snow-capped peaks reaching over 7,000 meters along the border of Kyrgyzstan and China.
Gobi Desert
The vast, rocky terrain and shifting sand dunes of southern Mongolia and northern China.
The Great Wall
Visible during the final descent into Beijing, the wall snakes along the ridgelines of the rugged mountains north of the city.
Beijing Urban Sprawl
A comprehensive view of the massive metropolitan area and Olympic park landmarks as you approach Capital Airport.
The first 20 minutes are crucial for the Dead Sea view; sit by the window immediately. The mountain views over Central Asia are most dramatic mid-flight, so plan your rest accordingly. For the Great Wall, look out approximately 20-30 minutes before landing, specifically when the aircraft crosses over the mountainous terrain surrounding the Beijing basin.
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Mediterranean Shoreline
Panoramic views of the Tel Aviv coastline and the urban sprawl of the Sharon plain as the aircraft gains altitude.
Northern Caspian Sea
The vast northern expanse of the world's largest inland body of water, often shimmering under the sunlight.
Kazakh Steppe
A mesmerizing and seemingly endless horizon of Central Asian grasslands and remote nomadic regions.
Lake Balkhash
A striking view of this massive, crescent-shaped lake, half-saline and half-freshwater, located in eastern Kazakhstan.
This side is ideal for travelers who prefer softer lighting, as it faces north and avoids direct sunlight for most of the eastbound journey. It is particularly good for long-exposure photography of the Central Asian plains if the flight is during the day. Monitor the flight map for Lake Balkhash, which is a major landmark on the northern track.
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Get eSIMs for ChinaDistance: 7,141 km (4,437 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 8 hrs 24 min
Departure: TLV (32.011398315429695, 34.88669967651367)
Arrival: PEK (40.0801010131836, 116.58499908447266)
Route Type: International
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